The baby's mother and father Tian Tian have begun to return to normal. Mei Xiang was given a toy to cradle after the cub's death, but has stopped holding it and started to regain her appetite.

"We are happy to report that Mei is almost completely back to her old self! Her hormones have returned to normal levels, as has her behavior. Mei is choosing to go outside in the mornings. In the afternoons she can usually be found napping on her indoor rock work," the zoo said, USA Today reported.

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